My direct connection was sucessful with a laptop running windows 7 after some (possibily unnecessary) fiddling with the network settings. Genius forgot to enable the network remote.

I'm running windows 7 but don't seem to be having the same luck as you,though I am probably doing something wrong but I do have the network remote set to on,it appears I need a samsung wireless LAN adapter.

I'm running windows 7 but don't seem to be having the same luck as you,though I am probably doing something wrong but I do have the network remote set to on,it appears I need a samsung wireless LAN adapter.Edit:I managed after alot of effort to get the ethernet in the back of the tv without having to take it off the wall,happy days.

Has it been determined what size of USB drive the TV "likes?" My smallest one is 2 GB and I'm going to attempt the manual logic board update this weekend. Should I swing by Walmart and get a USB drive from the checkout aisle (that's the only place I've seen smaller capacity drives)?

Well FINALLY have my TV back in a working condition. Initially returned 10 days ago with a damaged stand so had to go back a 2nd time. Returned again this afternoon.

I can report that as suspected there must have been a pre-existing issue with the unit. Interestingly, when I first got the TV my chosen settings were always substantially lower than most users on these forums had theirs. Cell light was 12 for me, compared to 16 - 20 for most users. Contrast was again set relatively low for me and so on.

Having turned on the TV earlier I was dismayed at what appeared to be a washed out lifeless picture particularly as none of my settings had been changed. Referring back to suggested user levels I ramped up all the settings and - fantastic vivid picture. No red misting or blemishes to be seen. I do think the black levels are slightly greyer than previously but I can live with this. No brightness pops either!!

Do you think they may have replaced the panel or would this not be the case given my earlier settings were intact? I ask because I would prefer to run the unit in again for a couple of hundred hours if this was a possibility.

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Originally Posted by MrCoops

No success with the factory reset.

Quite possible there was an underlying issue with the unit. Ah well. As stated earlier the electronics retailer have their own aftercare service so Samsung won't factor into the equation. TV is being picked up Monday. Support centre logged the fault as potential panel failure due to the sudden appearance of 'clusters of red dots'

As the user settings reside in the memory on the main board, and in case of a panel replacement, the new panel comes with a new logic board but not the main board, it's possible your panel was replaced.
I had a panel replaced recently by the local authorized Samsung service and before the service guy did a factory reset, all my settings seemed to be intact. I did not have that dramatic difference between the old and new panels, the settings I've dialled in are pretty much identical for the new one. The new panel is quite a bit better when it comes to line bleed however, and of course the flickering pixel that was the reasoin I got the panel replaced is now gone.

Did the manual logic board update last night using the German remote emulator. After viewing some spots on blurays where I previously saw major FBr, I can report that I no longer saw them after update!

Thanks to all of those responsible for this workaround! Hopefully this means I won't have to return my 64D7000 and spend about $200 for the 65ST50 Panny.

Within the UK, we have several large electronic retailers (Comet, Currys, Dixons) who will undertake repairs that occur within the first 12 months of warranty. Samsung, LG etc provide them with parts to do so. In most cases contacting the manufacturer directly during this period will usually result in them referring you to the retailer first.

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Originally Posted by AvidHiker

I'm curious, why didn't you just use your Samsung warranty? They perform all repairs on site, so no downtime and you know exactly what has been done.

That's the original logic board firmware so you'd have to try updating again if you are bothered by the fluctuations. Given your prior experience though I would stick with what you have.

Sorry Zoyd, no doubt you are a very intelligent guy, but this is bad advice. Are you actually telling him to not do the update and keep his defective brightness fluctuating TV? I say do the update and if it kills your set again then put in another service call. Then do it all over again and if it kills your set a 3rd time claim the lemon law and get yourself the 2012 model. Obviously do not tell Sammy you kept doing the manual update.

Sorry Zoyd, no doubt you are a very intelligent guy, but this is bad advice. Are you actually telling him to not do the update and keep his defective brightness fluctuating TV? I say do the update and if it kills your set again then put in another service call. Then do it all over again and if it kills your set a 3rd time claim the lemon law and get yourself the 2012 model. Obviously do not tell Sammy you kept doing the manual update.